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Biology and chemistry, Mātai koiora me te matū

Biology and chemistry jobs involve studying biological and chemical processes to explain them. This includes producing chemicals, doing experiments, developing theories and increasing scientific knowledge.

You might

organise scientific experiments and tests
study organs and tissues of the body
study plants and animals
analyse samples of chemicals or materials
combine chemicals to produce substances

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Biochemist

Kaimātai matū koiora

Pay

$72K to $125K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms like bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

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Bioinformatics scientist

Kaipūtaiao raraunga koiora

Pay

$70K to $115K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Bioinformatics scientists research and develop datasets of biological information for commercial or scientific use. They may design biological databases and develop programmes.

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Bioinformatics technician

Kaihangarau raraunga koiora

Pay

$63K to $85K yearly

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training

Bioinformatics technicians use information technology to collect, analyse and store biological data. They may develop databases for processing and analysing medical information.

Career idea

Biological technician

Kaihangarau koiora

Pay

$54K to $81K yearly

You'll need

0 to 5 years of training

Biological technicians help biologists and medical scientists by collecting data and samples, observing experiments and recording results.

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Biologist

Kaimātai koiora

Pay

$67K to $118K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Biologists study plant and animal life and how they interact with their environment and other living things.

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Chemist

Kaimātai matū

Pay

$64K to $105K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Chemists study and do laboratory experiments with chemicals. They also develop new and improved chemical products and test the quality of manufactured goods.

Career idea

Epidemiologist

Kaimātai tahumaero

Pay

$111K to $169K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Epidemiologists study causes and patterns of disease and other negative health outcomes in humans and animals. They develop ways to detect and control outbreaks of infectious diseases.

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Forensic scientist

Kaipūtaiao tūhura taihara

Pay

$90K to $133K yearly

You'll need

4 to 5 years of training

Forensic scientists use their scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate suspects.

Career idea

Forensic specialist

Mātanga taunakitanga hara

Pay

$78K to $133K yearly

You'll need

3 to 8 years of training

Forensic specialists identify, collect, test and analyse physical and digital evidence in criminal investigations. They may testify in court as expert witnesses.

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Geneticist

Kaimātai iranga

Pay

$81K to $130K yearly

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training

Geneticists study genes and inherited traits passed down through generations in humans and other living organisms. They may treat patients with genetic disorders.

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